Hey hey! I am soooo new to this podcast thing, so bear with me. The purpose of this podcast is to open a space where people can listen and understand that they are not alone. There is no set content or set agenda, but just my thoughts and the the wisdom given to me from experience. So if the title of an episode sparks an interest, give it a listen!
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A couple discusses parenting, marriage, and everything that comes with it, in this unique call-in podcast.
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Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the experience of listening to Lesley Pascuzzi, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator talk with various guests on the main topics emerging from Lamaze Australia's recent survey on the experiences of pregnant women and new parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Gain some evidence based knowledge and confidence as you approach labour, birth and the 4th Trimester with your baby.
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Ep. 221: Cigarettes to Soothers with Jeremy Fisher
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Alex and Shane are joined by some noisy cicadas while they chat about their worst character traits, and the importance of being able to be flexible as parents. Creator of the CBC kid's show "Jeremy and Jazzy," and acclaimed Canadian musician, Jeremy Fisher, discusses the importance of play based education, creating "Jeremy and Jazzy," and music as …
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Ep. 220: Marriage, Chickens, and Alexia Delarosa
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Alex and Shane tune in for an 8th anniversary special, where they talk all about their experiences with relationships and marriage. Social media sensation Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa) joins to discuss her fast-growing account, how she got into the social media sphere, and whether her account is reality, satire, or somewhere in the middle. Alexia…
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Ep. 219: The Beautiful Chaos of Parenting w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
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Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian…
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Ep. 218: All About Divorce and Separation, with Lawyer Justin Lee
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Alex talks about trusting other family members during big moments for your kids, and shares advice on prepping kids on safety and consent before heading off to camp and school. Renowned Toronto divorce lawyer, Justin Lee (@jlee.jd), answers questions about divorce, separation, whether a prenup is a good idea, mistakes people make that turn divorce …
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Ep. 217: Sinéad Bovell and The Future of AI
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Alex and Shane welcome the incredible Sinéad Bovell: a model, futurist, UN Speaker, and founder of WAYE. Sinéad discusses the pros and cons of AI and quickly changing technology, the ways in which regular people will be able to use it to their advantage, and the precautions we should take. And, she helps Alex put to bed some irrational "Terminato…
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Ep. 216: GO CLEAN CO's Sarah McAllister
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Alex and Shane chat about summertime parenting, wedding season, and what makes a summer memorable to kids. The knowledgeable and effervescent face behind Go Clean Co, Sarah McAllister, joins to discuss the business behind her account, her best cleaning tips, the most horrific messes that she's seen, and where Alex is going wrong with her family's l…
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Ep. 215: Bobbi Althoff talks Motherhood and Content
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Alex and Shane chat about the Nesta Archeron Stair Challenge, the best running shoes for middle aged people with bodies that hurt, and getting trolled online by Southerners. The hilarious host of The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi Althoff, discusses her life as a massively growing creator, shares her experience giving birth as a first time mom, and cha…
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Ep. 214: Rhysand and Feyre Doing Taxes Isn't Good Reading
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Alex chats about "F Trudeau" car flags, a new concussion, and when people let Romantasy ruin their love lives (and positive routes we can take instead). The incomparable Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) joins to discuss intuitive eating, body acceptance, and living as a personality online, in a refreshing, fun conversation! Listener questions are answe…
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Ep. 213: Making More while Doing LESS w/ Amy Kemp
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Alex and Shane chat about the pros and cons of kindergarten graduations, badly behaved parents, and how to recover when you make a public faux pas. Author of I See You: Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work!, Amy Kemp, discusses how busy women can make the most out of their lives without actually taking on more w…
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Ep. 212: Thrown into Motherhood w/ Quigley Goode
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Alex and Shane chat about why gifting dads a "spa day" might be the best idea ever, and Harvard's new study discussing the possibility of aliens living among us (we all know someone who MIGHT be an alien, after all). Quigley Goode (@officiallyquigley) joins for an awesome conversation about her career in fashion and music, and getting thrown head…
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Ep. 211: Parental Shame w/ @PsychedMommy’s Dr. Ashurina Ream
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Alex outlines how she prepped Lucy for a successful MRI, the scariest part about the situation, and the bozos who smoke outside of children’s hospitals. Dr. Ashurina Ream - who you’d know as @psychedmommy - joins to discuss parental anger, shame, and guilt, and how to set better boundaries and expectations for yourself within your own home. …
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Ep. 210: The HOME Episode with Wendy Lau aka The Kwendy Home
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Alex and Shane chat about the difficulties of trying to have a night on the town when you're middle-aged, and having those "perfect" weekends. Wendy Lau of The Kwendy Home (@thekwendyhome) graces the podcast with her joyous presence talking all things HOME: why we should aim for cozy and practical over chic and aesthetic, renovation pitfalls and ti…
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Alex and Shane have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more!…
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Alex breaks down her thoughts on the Harrison Butker commencement speech, and reads angry comments left to her after satirizing it on Instagram. She chats about the importance of stay at home mothers, working mothers, and women who are not mothers at all. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like watching possibly …
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Ep. 207: The Benefit of Episiotomy Scars
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Alex and Shane review their stay at the Millcroft Inn, and chat about how they threw the ultimate birthday/Mother's Day bash. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like arm rest etiquette on airplanes, "fiver" birthday parties, and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Alex and Shane chat about planning kids' birthday parties, and using big events to initiate spring cleaning. They share their recent Target haul, and what they scored! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to divide labour at home, illegal raves, and so much more!…
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Ep. 205: Forcing My Husband to Read ACOTAR
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Shane is about to begin A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Alex couldn't be more excited. They hypothesize whether or not he will be able to legitimately get into the series, and what will come of it. Will Shane become the new SJM fangirl? Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the massive Taylor Swift "hate commu…
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Ep. 204: There are no Perfect Parents
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Alex is joined by the lovely Ariana Joy Christie to discuss feeling like “new” moms, the pressure on parents to be perfect, and how to recover when you lose your cool with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the viral “9 minute” parenting theory, the hardest parts about parenting, and so much more!…
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Ep. 203: Travelling with kids (and all that comes with it)
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Alex and Shane break down their holiday in St. Martin, discussing the best parts, what they'd do differently, why they will visit the same hotel again, travelling tantrums, and how to effectively travel with grandparents. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to keep your cool, safety in St. Martin, and so …
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Ep. 202: The Anxious Generation w/ Renee Reina
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Alex is joined by friend, and host of The Mom Room podcast Renee Reina! They discuss Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, and the real-life impacts of tech on kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like wills, allowing young teens alcohol at home, and so much more!…
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Ep. 201: Does Kate Middleton Have a Right to Privacy?
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Alex and Shane chat about their upcoming family vacation to St. Martin, the pronunciation of the island's name, and discuss the things that make travel with kids a little less hectic. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Princess Catherine's right to privacy, nut-free schools, how to explain sex to kids and so…
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Alex and Shane celebrate 200 EPISODES! Not including "Date Nights" or "Mini Episodes" which bring it to almost 300, but who's counting?! They chat about becoming St. Paddy's Day people, a TV premiere, and what to do when you don't like playing pretend with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Kelly …
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Alex and Shane discuss a recent string of tough moments for the kids (diagnoses, ear piercings, anxiety. and how they worked through them. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like nudity, eliminating toxic people, being late, and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Alex and Shane reminisce about the life of Shane’s mother Patricia, after her passing. They discuss the hospice and end-of-life experience, and the ways in which she is still shaping their lives. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like parental preference, marriage, and so much more!…
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We need to stop treating God as if He does not care for us. He loves us so much and cares about our prayers and what hurts us. Be encouraged this week and lay it all at His feet. He WILL remember you.By Sarah Alexia
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In the book of Luke 23, we witness the heart of two criminals. Don't be like the first one. #Bible #GodIsRememberingYouBy Sarah Alexia
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Judges 16: 28, 30 God is so merciful and loving. He will remember you, and you will shame the devil.By Sarah Alexia
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Ep. 197: Getting Kids Involved with Unpaid Labour
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Alex and Shane chat about this chaotic time period in their life, and how they attempt to make their kids feel seen and loved throughout it. Lori Sugarman-Li discusses her new children’s book, “Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family.” This is a VITAL read for families - in the hosts’ humble opinions - that helps lay a foundation for teaching…
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Genesis 40: 14-15, 23 They will remember you, but they have to forget you first.By Sarah Alexia
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Luke 18:35-43 Listen, all that hell you went through, wasn’t just for you, but it’s for those around you. Your assignment is bigger than you THINK.By Sarah Alexia
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Romans 12:2 It’s going to be hard for you to test Gods will, if you don’t renew your mind.By Sarah Alexia
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Alex and Shane chat about putting their kids through a "sports blitz" during one of the most chaotic time periods in their life, and filming for Shane's upcoming comedy TV show. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like epidural, the difference between fantasy and "real" desires, and so much more!…
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We often get excited when God answers our prayers, but are we willing to sacrifice that very thing we prayed for? Scripture reference 1 Samuel 1 Genesis 22:1-29By Sarah Alexia
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Scripture Reference Matthew 17:21 (NKJV, KJV, AMP) May 2024 be your year of breakthrough!By Sarah Alexia
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Scripture Reference John 15:11 Walk in His joy all 2024!By Sarah Alexia
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Alex and Shane chat about times they've caught themselves giving questionable parental advice to their kids, and how to approach conversations when your child is scared of something. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like initiating intimacy, what kind of spouses you'd pick for your partner if you died, kidney d…
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Genesis 1:1-3 Don’t let 2024 be a dark year for you, let there be light!By Sarah Alexia
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Ep. 194: Navigating Holidays & Losing Friends
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Alex and Shane chat about the best and worst parts of the holidays. They discuss the importance of intergenerational friendships, and the loss of Shane's friend, who made a huge impact on his life Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether keto is actually good, talking about "diets" in front of kids, priori…
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Scripture references: Hosea 2:14 Mark 1:12-13 Revelation 12:14 Deuteronomy 2:7 Isaiah 43:19 Be grateful for your wilderness seasons!By Sarah Alexia
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Alex and Shane discuss ways to cut bloating and help themselves feel good in between holiday events and meals, and share favorite family travel tips! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like men who pee in sinks, male doulas, "rizz," and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Motivation Monday: You’re Entering Into An UnMatched Season
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I was having a rough weekend, but God told me at 08:18 in the morning that the season I am entering is UNMATCHED compared to how I am feeling now. May this encouraged you to worship. Because your new season is UNMATCHED!
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Alex and Shane chat about the importance of finding a good family doctor, navigating a possible neurodiverse diagnosis, and the weirdness of the online world! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like gender dynamics in the medical world, when kids know right from wrong, identifying as a cat, and so much more! . . …
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Ep. 191: From Gentle to Authoritarian Parenting
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Alex chats about how she got her lost luggage issue resolved, and why forcing her kids to endure intense swimming lessons was one of her best parenting decisions, despite it being at odds with her typical parenting "style." Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like weird nursery rhymes, cozy cardio, and so much mor…
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Are you struggling with the thought that people won’t think you have changed? I feel that. However, there is one who knows you have changed. Be encouraged with this motivation this morning! #Podcast #Motivation #Christian #BibleBy Sarah Alexia
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Shine bright! Do not dim your light for anyone. As we continue to shine, it will draw more people to the kingdom of God. Be blessed!By Sarah Alexia
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Alex and Shane chat about their wild NYC adventure, overcoming an airport lockdown, lost luggage, flight cancellations, and a run-in with NYPD. Did they end up hanging with Nicole Kidman? Listen and find out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This episode is proudly supported by: Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing…
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